US Senate Moves to Revoke Trump’s Brazil Tariffs
The United States Senate on October 28 passed a bipartisan resolution by a narrow 52–48 margin to repeal the 50 % tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods under Donald Trump’s administration. The tariffs, which covered imports such as coffee, beef and orange juice, were introduced following Trump’s declaration of a national emergency tied to Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
What The Resolution Entails
The resolution targets the emergency order that underpinned the tariffs, seeking to terminate it and lift the duties on Brazilian exports. Five Republican senators joined all Senate Democrats in voting for the measure. While the Senate’s approval is a symbolic step, the bill faces low chances of passing the House and would likely be vetoed by Trump.
Trade and Political Significance
The tariffs had strained US–Brazil trade ties and raised concerns about their legality and economic impact on American consumers. Congressmen argued the duties amounted to an “economic punishment” rather than trade policy. The Senate’s action signals growing concern on both sides of the aisle over the president’s unilateral use of tariffs.
